By Joe Murphy Massa’s overall career statistics and facts highlight his accomplishments as a driver in Formula 1. With drives for Sauber, Ferrari, and Williams under his belt, the Brazilian was a competitive driver in the grid for well over a decade. He was known for his speed and ability to win Grand Prix andContinue reading “Felipe Massa – A Career Retrospective”
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Hamilton WINS dramatic British Grand Prix…
By Joe Murphy Lewis Hamilton won the ‘race of the season’ contender in front of his adoring home crowd, as he did so in pulsating fashion. Win 104 and his first since Saudi Arabia in 2021 showed that he still has a lot to offer F1. The first driver to win a race after 300Continue reading “Hamilton WINS dramatic British Grand Prix…”
British dominance in Qualy! Is it coming home?
By Joe Murphy Lando Norris enjoyed a very successful Friday as McLaren topped both sessions ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. However, less than 24 hours later, it was a Mercedes one-two as George Russell claimed just his third career pole position, and his first at his home race. On what promised to be aContinue reading “British dominance in Qualy! Is it coming home?”
Boy George! Mercedes victorious as Lando and Max rivalry reaches boiling point…
By Joe Murphy George Russell won his second ever race in Formula 1 after a pulsating ending to the Austrian Grand Prix. The British driver had been all set to coast into third place and take the final spot on the podium, with the Mercedes man around a dozen seconds off the lead with onlyContinue reading “Boy George! Mercedes victorious as Lando and Max rivalry reaches boiling point…”
Norris falls again to Dutch Destroyer, with Mercedes facing questions…
By Joe Murphy You have to feel, this race gave us a sign of things to come over the coming weeks. Lando Norris failed to convert his sensational pole from Saturday into victory on Sunday, with Max Verstappen able to overcome the odds and take the win. It wasn’t without it’s hassle, however. In fact,Continue reading “Norris falls again to Dutch Destroyer, with Mercedes facing questions…”
Hulk to Sauber, Bottas or Zhou to leave F1?
By Joe Murphy Nico Hulkenberg has been officially confirmed as Audi’s first Formula 1 driver from next season, after the current Haas man revealed he will leave at the end of the current season. The German has signed a multi-year contract that will see him drive for Sauber from 2025 until around his 40th birthday,Continue reading “Hulk to Sauber, Bottas or Zhou to leave F1?”
Verstappen to make it 3 from 3 in Oz?
By Joe Murphy The third race if this 2024 campaign is already upon us and it still remains to be seen as to who can end Max Verstappen’s run of dominance that spands the last half century races or so. Perez is two for two in terms of podiums and Mercedes you feel have moreContinue reading “Verstappen to make it 3 from 3 in Oz?”
Massa Lawsuit explained – Hamilton 2008 F1 Title at risk?
By Joe Murphy Former F1 driver Felipe Massa officially filed a lawsuit in London yesterday, one against the FIA, Formula 1 Management and Bernie Ecclestone over the fallout of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. The Brazilian who raced for Ferrari during this time is seeking up to $82m in damages. The justification for this amountContinue reading “Massa Lawsuit explained – Hamilton 2008 F1 Title at risk?”
All eyes on qualifying – Local/UK Start Times confirmed…
By Joe Murphy It’s a matter of hours now until qualifying takes place for the first Formula race of 2024. The season has fully arrived following pre-season testing in Bahrain last week, with Ricciardo and Hamilton leading the respective practice sessions yesterday. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez down in 10th for FP2,Continue reading “All eyes on qualifying – Local/UK Start Times confirmed…”
Hamilton made #2 Driver at Mercedes…
By Joe Murphy The dynamic at Mercedes heading into the 2024 season must have changed. It simply must have done. With Lewis Hamilton departing for Ferrari in around ten months time, he is no longer considered the centrepoint of the team. How can he be? Mercedes would be better off putting all their efforts intoContinue reading “Hamilton made #2 Driver at Mercedes…”